Boil-water advisory to be called Monday in Venetian Isles, adjacent areas

A boil-water advisory will be issued Monday for all of Venetian Isles and Chef Menteur Highway from Industrial Parkway to Fort McComb Road in eastern New Orleans because of planned repairs to 13 hydrants and several valves in the area, the Sewerage & Water Board has announced.

The repairs are scheduled to occur Monday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. During that time, water pressure is expected to be extremely low, a circumstance that can create an environment for contaminants to invade drinking water.

Officials said the boil-water advisory is "precautionary" and will remain in place until the state Department of Health and Hospitals certifies that water collected at taps across the affected zone meets its standards. After collection and processing, samples must incubate for 18 to 24 hours before officials can declare the water safe.

In the mean time, residents are advised to boil water for one minute after a rolling boil commences, then to let it cool before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or bathing.

Because Saturday's interruption of service is planned, the S&WB will provide water to each household from Sunday through Tuesday. The agency did not immediately say how much water it will provide.